Kindle Scribe VS reMarkable 2 - Which is better for note taking in 2025

By Deep
Remarkable 2 and Kindle Scribe are the best devices from both brands. It's a battle between two top-tier ereaders. These ereaders are not just for reading, but, also for many functions like note taking, drawing, planning, journaling and other productive tools. To compare these two devices - we have to look into their specs and do a comprehensive comparison in terms of reading, note-taking, performance, app support, and stylus pen or marker. so let's get started -

I'm going to divide this comparison into the following parts -
  1. Specs comparison
  2. Reading experience
  3. Note-taking
  4. App Support
  5. Overall best
Kindle scribe vs remarkable 2

Kindle Scribe Vs reMarkable 2 - Specs Comparison

ModelKindle ScribereMarkable 2
Display10.2"
E-ink Carta
300 PPI ✅

10.3"
E-ink Carta
226 PPI
FrontlightYes ✅No
Color
Temperature		Yes ✅No
CPUDual Core
2.0 GHz ✅		Dual Core
1.2GHz
RAM1GB1GB
Storage32GB ✅8GB
OSKindle OSCodex OS
Battery3000 mAh3000mAh
AudioNoNo
USBType CType C
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
MicroSDNoNo
StylusYesYes
WaterproofNoNo
Dimension196 x 230 x 5.8 mm188 x 246 x 4.7 mm
Weight433g405g✅
Page Turn
Buttons		NoNo
Price$389.99 ✅$449


Kindle Scribe Pros & Cons

Pros:
  • More reading options with access to the Kindle bookstore
  • Equipped with a front light for comfortable reading in low light.

Cons:
  • Supports Microsoft Office integration but lacks Google Drive and Dropbox
  • Requires a subscription to sync with Microsoft Office

reMarkable 2 Pros & Cons

Pros:
  • Exceptional paper-like note-taking experience
  • Supports cloud integration with OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox

Cons:
  • No front light for reading in low-light conditions
  • Requires a subscription to use features like cloud sync and handwriting-to-text conversion

The Reading Experience

Both devices have e-ink screens and can read books but the difference lies in their size - the Kindle Scribe features a 10.2" screen and the remarkable 2 has a 10.3" screen. The screen size is almost similar, there is not really a difference in 0.1" but the actual difference comes in the sharpness of the screen, the Scribe has a sharper display with 300 ppi, 74 more ppi than the reMarkable 2 (226ppi). The Kindle Scribe also has a front light that is useful in different lighting conditions that the remarkable lacks.

The Kindle Scribe has more reading customization features and compared to this the remarkable 2 doesn't have a dictionary, front light, and supports PDFs and epubs. On the reMarkable 2 you can change font size and line spacing but can't change letter spacing, which can be a letdown for some users.

Note Taking

When it comes to note-taking, the Remarkable 2 is actually superior to the Kindle scribe. Both devices offer good note-taking functions but the reMarkable 2 comes with extra features, it has different pen options such as Marker, Pencil, Fineliner, Calligraphy pen, etc. It also supports tilt sensitivity, you can shade with your pen, depending on the angle and on how much pressure you apply on the screen, because it has multiple levels of pressure sensitivity.

Of course, the Kindle also has pressure sensitivity and includes similar pen options such as Calligraphy and fountain pen like reMarkable 2 to compete with it. Feature-wise wise Amazon competed with the remarkable 2 by introducing various pencil options but the remarkable tab's paperlike texture and the writing experience it gives is still better because of its hardware, so for note taking it's a better choice.

App Support

On reMarkable 2 you get a lot of templates such as ruled pages, to-do lists etc. Additionally, with the Connect subscription, which costs $3 per month, you can sync and access files on the cloud via OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

On Kindle Scribe, you get access to the Kindle bookstore, just like any other Kindle device, giving access to millions of books. It offers a number of templates too such as ruled lines, daily planners, to-do lists, dotted pages and many more. On Kindle, you get audiobook support through Audible which can be used via Bluetooth headphones. The Scribe offers OneDrive integration, but it does not support Google Drive or Dropbox. However, it includes a web browser that allows you to receive and send files, such as books and PDFs, via email.

But the Kindle needs a subscription for Onedrive integration to work with Word documents, it's around $ 70/year which is almost double the price of the reMarkable 2's subscription.

Which one is more paperlike?

The screen on reMarkable 2 feels more paperlike, it has a rough texture on the screen. when I write something with a pen I can feel its paperlike surface which is better than the Kindle Scribe.

So, which one is better?

Well, it depends on what features you are looking for. If you want a device for reading books only you get a lot of options on the Kindle Scribe, like Goodreads Amazon book library, and also a web browser, it's not like it is bad on the note-taking part as I have mentioned above it is pretty good but the reMarkable 2 is better. Both devices have a convert-to-text feature but on remarkable you will require a $3 per month subscription to use it. 


If your primary need is note-taking, then reMarkable 2 would be a better choice.

Overall Best

Overall, I would go for the Kindle Scribe as it offers a lot of options for reading books and even though remarkable gives a more paperlike experience and has more options for note taking the Scribe is not that bad at note taking. Plus the scribe has a sharper screen and a front light, which is particularly useful in dark environments.

I hope this comparison gave you a clear insight. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below. See you in another one ...

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